2004 BMW 525 vs. 2009 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2009 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 BMW 525. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 BMW 525 would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2004 BMW 525. (193 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 525 weights approximately 96 kg more than 2009 Nissan Armada.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 525. 2009 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW 525 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW 525 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 525 | 2009 Nissan Armada | |
Make | BMW | Nissan |
Model | 525 | Armada |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1656 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.4 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |